Michelle Carroll

Michelle Carroll, a PhD candidate and coach, dives deep into the intersection of fitness culture and disordered eating. She explores how disordered eating often emerges in fitness spaces and discusses the normalization of restriction and obsession. Michelle highlights the dangers of fitness competition prep leading to binge cycles and critiques the idea of cheat days, explaining how they can backfire. She emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation for healthier exercise habits and offers strategies for cultivating a positive relationship with food and movement.